ISLANDERS ASSIGN FIVE TO SOUND TIGERS

Courtesy: SoundTigers.com

Release: 09/15/2012

Courtesy: SoundTigers.com

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Sept. 15, 2012) - The New York Islanders announced today that forwards Sean Backman, Colin McDonald and Matt Watkins and defensemen Nathan McIver and Ty Wishart have all cleared waivers and have been assigned to the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

The Sound Tigers will begin training camp on Sept. 28 and play their season opener on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Connecticut Whale. Their home opener is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 against the Providence Bruins at Webster Bank Arena.

Sound Tigers single game tickets and full season ticket plans for the upcoming 2012-13 season are now available. For information on single game tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000. For information on partial or full season ticket plans as well as group outings, call the Sound Tigers at (203) 334-GOAL or e-mail info@soundtigers.com.